Accounts Payable Trainee

Accounts Payable Trainee

Salary: $4,442.00 – $5,296.00 per month.

Application Methods: Electronic (Cal Career account) or Mail Drop‑off.

The Accounting Operations section is recruiting a motivated self‑starter for the Accountant Trainee level within the Accounts Payable Unit. As a learner, the Accountant Trainee will review, audit, and process invoice payments for purchases made by the Lottery, prepare claim schedules for the Office Revolving Fund, and process and post month‑to‑month, quarterly, and year‑end accruals and reconciliations for the financial statements.

• Current Accountant Trainee exam (expiry or missing requires retaking).
• Minimum qualifications as defined in the Classification Specification, including relevant education and experience.
• Desirable qualifications: proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); knowledge of GAAP; independent and team work ability; strong customer service skills; ability to manage multiple priorities; experience with full accrual accounting.

Hybrid telework and in‑office schedule (2–3 days a week). Employees must be able to report to the headquarters office as assigned.

700 North 10th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. Telework is available for candidates residing in California.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Submit a complete application package (STD Form 678 plus required documents) electronically via Cal Career or mail to:

CA State Lottery, Human Resources, JC‑503718, 700 N. 10th Street, MS#6‑5, Sacramento, CA 95811.

Final filing date:
January 23, 2026. Completed applications must be received by this date.

Human Resources, JC‑503718
(916) 822‑8158

Equal Employment Opportunity Office: (916) 822‑8458

California Relay Service: 1‑800‑735‑2929 (TTY)

Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) on one page,

Title:

"Statement of Qualifications", single‑spaced, 12‑pt Arial. Do not use cover letters or resumes in place of the SOQ. Candidates who fail to submit an SOQ will not be considered.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.